Ski Jumping

Ski jumping is a discipline in which athletes descend an in-run ramp and launch themselves off a take-off, aiming to fly as far as possible while maintaining a stable, aerodynamic body position. Scores combine distance with style marks awarded by judges for aerodynamics, telemark landing and control. Competitions are held on hill sizes designated as normal hill (HS 85–109 m), large hill (HS 110+) and ski flying (HS 200+). Team events with four jumpers per nation are also contested. Both men's and women's events are on the Olympic programme.

Selection typically rests on FIS Ski Jumping points, results in national qualifying rounds and performance in FIS Cup, Continental Cup and World Cup competitions. Nations must ensure jumpers hold a valid FIS licence, meet strict equipment and BMI regulations (introduced to protect athlete health), and pass medical and anti-doping requirements. Team quotas are earned via nation ranking on the World Cup, and the Four Hills Tournament and Ski Flying Championships are considered peak selection windows.

Ski jumping originated in 19th-century Norway; the first modern competition is generally traced to Trysil in 1862. It has featured at every Winter Olympics since 1924. Women's ski jumping debuted at the Games in Sochi 2014. Notable athletes include Matti Nykänen, Adam Małysz, Simon Ammann, Kamil Stoch, Ryōyū Kobayashi and Gregor Schlierenzauer — the latter with 53 World Cup victories. Among women, Sara Takanashi of Japan set a benchmark for career World Cup wins.